School News

Congratulations to senior Derek Yaek who was named to the Macomb County 2024 All-Academic Dream Team. 

Senior Kandakai Sherman is not only a football commit headed to Cornell University this fall, but next week he will also have a role in the 2024 NFL draft in downtown Detroit.

Hubbs will graduate summa cum laude with the Class of 2024, with ten Advanced Placement (AP) classes on his transcript, as well as an AP Scholar with Honor award from the College Board.

The DLS Blood Drive on April 15 aims to collect 50 pints of blood. 

The DLS AutoPilots, the school's First Robotics team, is headed to Houston for World Competition. This is the best record in the school's sixth year in First Robotics Competition. 

DLS Law Club members toured Ford Field, and then the Bodman PLC offices. Donovan Asmar '06 served as the group's guide. 

DLS students elected Student Council officers for the 2024-25 school year. Serving are Dalton Drogosh, Sante Gasperoni, Delos Rossell, and Luke Jablonski.

Seven DLS students will receive Sacraments at St. Malachy Parish over the next few weeks. DLS Campus Ministers Sr. Kathleen Matz and Brother Carl Malacalza prepared the group during regularly meetings during lunchtime. 

Of 22 students competing in the Michigan DECA State Finals, one is going to the International Competition in California, and three were state finalists. 

Mrs. Nina Jacks and three students spent a day off recently helping an elderly Warren resident clean up her property. 

Brother Lewis Harwood, a native of Australia, has joined the DLS faculty while he pursues post-graduate Theology studies at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. 

Senior Gianmarco Rizzo recently earned his pilot's license. He plans to attend Embry-Riddle University and wants to become a commercial pilot. 

The DLS Mock Trial Team competed on March 2 at the Macomb County Courthouse, beating teams from Port Huron and Romeo.

Senior Colin McIntyre qualified for the Michigan High School Powerlifting Finals. He hopes to set a state record. He plays lacrosse and is headed to Michigan Technological University.

The faculty team called "The Mike Karas Fan Club" beat the defending champs in the annual Faculty Jeopardy Tournament. 

Cameron Conklin is the Class of 2024 Valedictorian. He has led his class all four years and has pursued a heavy honors and Advanced Placement curriculum. He has captained the tennis team and participated in numerous activities. He plans to become an orthopedic surgeon. 

The Class of 2024 Valedictorian is Cameron Conklin; the Salutatorian is Derek Yaek. 

A group of DLS sophomores attended the day-long Archdiocese of Detroit Department of Education Summit, held at Sacred Heart Major Seminary.

DLS students were honored at the Annual Honors Convocation for a variety of student achievements both in and out of the classroom.

Senior Brendan Goeddeke will be participating in the National Junior Fencing Olympics in North Carolina. He is heading to Wayne State University and will be fencing for the WSU team. 

Senior Nnaemeka Ikechi is the recipient of the 2024 Balgenorth Scholarship. Ikechi will graduate summa cum laude and is headed to West Point. 

Nine seniors signed National Letters of Intent to play sports at the collegiate level. 

With the 50th Annual Raffle off and running, Mr. Chirco provides a daily update on progress and upcoming prize giveaways. CLICK HERE to purchase your raffle tickets today! 

DLS families are needed to host foreign exchange students. 

DLS is hosting a music competition for 7th and 8th-grade boys on February 10. 

Senior Luke Schena will be attending Hope College. His activities include Varsity Bowling, National Honor Society, extensive service, participation in drama and choir. Teachers note his outstanding work ethic.

The DLS Save Club is sponsoring a Clothing Drive this week to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society. 

Senior Dominic Bueti is making every minute as a Pilot count. 

Senior Derek Yaek heads to state competition after placing first in the Medical Terminology category at the regional HOSA conference. 

Senior Charlie Seip carries an Advanced Placement course load, and is involved in athletics, Student Council, Kairos, and Service Saturdays. 

The University of Notre Dame folk choir performed at DLS on Jan. 9. 

Senior Colton Fuqua captains both the DLS varsity golf and hockey teams, and is a student leader of the Link Crew, Brozone, and Kairos.

The Overwatch and Smash Ultimate eSports teams won the state championship in a league sponsored by Alma College.

Congratulations to the De La Salle Collegiate DECA team which qualified for the state competition in mid-March 2023.

DLS welcomes new Art teacher Christine Wilder. 

Six DLS seniors signed national letters of intent to play college sports. 

DLS is partnering with Habitat for Humanity in collecting furniture and other household items. The truck is at DLS through Wed., Dec. 20

Matt Loria, a class of 1995 graduate, learned as a Pilot student that if you want to be treated like an adult, you have to first act like one. And, it’s been a key component of the De La Salle experience since the all-boys, college preparatory school first opened its doors in 1926.

Senior Ricky Artymovich has a full AP schedule, and also captains the DLS Golf team, serves as a Kairos leader, and is on the Student Council, Link Crew, and National Honor Society.

Senior Landon Belesky commutes an hour each way to DLS from Lake Orion. He overcame two surgeries to play football for four years.

The DLS Music Dept presents its Winter Concert on December 1 at 7 p.m. 

The DLS HOSA Club is sponsoring a Blood Drive on Dec. 5, 2023. 

Senior Charlie Shick is involved with Robotics, the DLS Band, the DLS plays, and is one of the Captain Spirit mascots.

The DLS Campus Ministry team has prepared a variety of 2023 Advent activities. 

De La Salle Collegiate was named to the Advanced Placement (AP) Silver Honor Roll, reflecting the percentage of students in the Class of 2023 who took 5 or more AP classes during high school. 

Over 100 alumni representing more than 50 graduating classes added ornaments to the DLS Christmas tree at the Annual Alumni Ornament event on November 27.

Two Albion College Music Professors visited DLS  music classes and performed in the school chapel during lunchtime.

De La Salle’s pass defense passed its toughest test of the season on Saturday. 

The DLS Varsity Football team delivered lunch to nearly 170 Warren first responders to thank them for their service to the community and to DLS.

Sante Gasperoni is in the process of becoming an answer to another trivia question: Who is the Warren De La Salle quarterback who replaced Brady Drogosh?

DLS students enjoy expanded lunchtime offerings.

Last week, DLS turned Junior varsity quarterback Anthony Bitonti into a running back for the regional final against Roseville. 

The DLS SAVE Club collected recycling bins today as part of America Recycles Day.

The new DLS Rocketry Club successfully launched three rockets today. 

Fall proved to be a successful season in more ways than one for the De La Salle tennis teams, both athletically and academically.

The DLS 8th grade algebra class is now in its second year, with boys from St. Anne, St. Germaine, and St. Isaac Jogues. 

DLS Science teacher Mary Balamucki spent time in Homestead, FL during July 2023 as a participant in the Lasallian Social Justice Institute. 

The upcoming swim season at De La Salle Collegiate will mark its 70th year. The team will celebrate with a meet and reception Dec. 22. 

DLS Principal Brother Ken Kalinowski shares his mission experiences.

Assistant Principal Christopher Dean, DLS '89, has been named the Lasallian Educator of the Year by the Christian Brothers of the District of Eastern North America. 

DLS Sophomore Parker Josephs recently completed his Eagle Scout project and will be inducted in a December ceremony. 

Senior Derek Yaek is a 2024 National Merit Commended Student. Yaek also got a 1540 out of 1600 on the SAT test. 

DLS Alumnus Anthony Assad '07 was the keynote speaker at the annual 1926 Society breakfast on Friday, October 26, at the Detroit Athletic Club. The 1926 Society brings the current senior class (2024) together to meet with alumni and learn about the importance of philanthropy. 

Sophomore Gabe Enghauser has initiated the new DLS Rocketry Club. 

Bob Smetanka, ‘69, made a recent donation to the DLS athletic medicine program to help to improve their health and injury care.

DLS Alumnus Frank Slanczka '15, spent three weeks in Poland during the summer of 2023, assisting Ukrainian refugees. 

DLS Alumnus Bill Sheridan, '77, joined the DLS staff this fall, working with the varsity football team and the DLS Admissions Department. 

Faculty member Mike Shortt, '94, attended the first year of the Buttimer Institute, a three-year program in NYC.

Generous alumnus Mark Rusch, '75, recently funded a new 51-seat air-conditioned bus for DLS. The school now has four buses. 

Roger Ziemba '72 is sponsoring a new, merit-based math competition that will award the top students in the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades with scholarship money or a gift card. 

Students in DLS Engineering classes visited the recent Detroit Auto Show.

Nearly 40 alumni and friends of De La Salle Collegiate gathered at the school on Friday, September 22, 2023, for the annual “Career Day.” 

The entire DLS student body participated in the Annual Day of Service on September 22, helping at 16 different churches and schools, the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, and Sacred Heart Major Seminary.

Alumnus Matt Markham, Class of 2012, lives on the roof in Port Huron this week, raising money for the St. Clair County Child Abuse/Neglect Council. 

All students will be participating in the Sept. 22 Day of Service at churches and schools in the Detroit area.

Advanced Placement test scores are highest in six years. 

Meet our new DLS faculty members.

The DLS National Honor Society welcomes several new members, with induction ceremonies planned for October 17. 

At just 26 years old, Frank Slanczka has already become the epitome of someone who puts the needs of others before their own.

Brendan Johnson, a proud 2015 graduate, previously worked on campus from 2017-2020 as an integral member of the Alumni Relations team.

Former Hockey Coach Dan Berry was Selected into the MHSCA Hall of Fame

Steve McShane, '61 pledges a multi-million-dollar gift for STEM Center.

DLS Alumni Drew Beesley '16 and Paul Manuszak '17 were inducted into the 2023 CHSL Hall of Fame.

NHL Veteran and Stanley Cup Champion Chad LaRose has been hired as the new Head Hockey Coach for the Pilots.

Recent DLS graduate Collin Bailey is headed to Michigan State University, where he plans to pursue mechanical engineering studies. 

Fr. Brian Meldrum, Class of 2002, earned his doctorate at Catholic University in Washington DC. He will be on the teaching faculty at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. 

DLS Varsity Hockey Coach Sean Clark has been named the new GM of the Sioux City Musketeers of the U.S. Hockey League.

Three DLS students were awarded the Rising Star Award for their excellence in Academics, Athletics, Leadership, and Character. 

Scott Grimmer and Andrew Campbell were selected by their peers for Archdiocese of Detroit faculty, staff honors.

Senior Brendan Milligan has completed the requirements for the Eagle Scout award by creating a more accessible storage location at his parish, Holy Innocents in Roseville.

Senior Luke Horlocker, a four-year swimmer, will graduate summa cum laude. 

Senior Adam Pryzszczewski received a $1500 scholarship from the Grosse Pointe Sunrise Rotary.

Senior Derrick Braxton is headed to the University of Michigan on a full ride. He was a DECA district winner, and qualified for the MHSAA 2023 Diving finals. 

Longtime Counseling Administrator Mrs. Kim Balgenorth is retiring this June. The widow of DLS alumnus Richard Balgenorth, Class of 1975, Kim and her family established the Richard A. Balgenorth Memorial Scholarship in 2009. 

Judge William "Bill" Giovan, DLS '54, was the keynote speaker at the 2023 Respect for Law Day awards ceremony, sponsored by the Lakeshore Optimist Club. 

Senior Collin Urbas, captain of the DLS varsity golf team, will graduate magna cum laude. He will be playing golf at Northwood University in Midland, MI

Senior Adam Pryszczewski will graduate summa cum laude. The President of the DLS SAVE Club is also the Secretary of the DLS Student Council.

DLS seniors Calvin Bacall and George Gardey were top ten finalists at the DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando, FL. 

Senior Amadeo Marzorati learned to play chess earlier this year. He and nearly 70 students now play regularly during free time and after school. 

Senior Grady Mullica recently earned his single-engine pilot's license. He will be attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. 

Senior Luke Garner will graduate summa cum laude and attend Xavier University. He played varsity hockey for DLS and was the team's 2023 nominee for the High School Hobey Baker Character Award.

DLS faculty member and varsity assistant Ian Cicchini, '10 has been named the head coach for the new JV Hockey Team. 

Dr. Chris Mehall, Class of 1980, recently ran the 2023 Boston Marathon 

The DLS SAVE Club won its first Evergreen Award in the Macomb County Green Schools Program.

Mr. Dave Nowinski, a former DLS faculty member, is substituting for Science teacher Mrs. Nina Jacks.

Senior Frankie Polonis won the 2023 Green Advocate Award from the Macomb County Green Schools Program, and DLS won the highest-level award for the school's environmental activities.

The 2023 DLS Art and Music Showcase is Saturday, April 22. 

DLS students and faculty members visited Paris, Barcelona, and Madrid during the April 2023 spring break.

Junior Nnaemeka Ikechi has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Harvard Book Prize, donated by the Harvard Alumni Club of Detroit. 

Seniors Jon Opolski and Luke Garner received the 2023 Br. Bernard Guzewicz Service Award.

A local group that belongs to a national organization has provided financial support to the DLS Sportsmen's Club

William "Bill" Giovan, DLS Class of 1954, was honored by the University of Detroit-Mercy.

George Gardey, the Salutatorian of the Class of 2023, has been presented with the Balgenorth Scholarship.

Calvin Bacall, one of two DLS DECA state finalists heading to Orlando, Fla., in late April for an international competition, is one of the top students in the Class of 2023.

DLS Seniors Calvin Bacall and George Gardey are state finalists, and will represent DLS at the April International DECA Conference. 

The DLS Robotics team, the "AutoPilots," earned the "Imagery Award" at a recent district competition at Kettering University.

On March 1, Dennis Koch, '94, and the Alumni Relations Department had the opportunity to visit with 30 alumni and current Michigan State students.  

Mason Collins will be attending the U.S. Naval Academy

The 17-18 basketball team captured the 2023 Alumni Basketball Tournament title. 

Highlights of Winter Sports Teams for 2022-2023. 

Top students Mason Collins and George Gardey are the valedictorian and salutatorian of the Class of 2023.

The De La Salle Medical Club took its first-ever field trip to the Wayne State University School of Medicine. 

The newly formed Pilot Construction Association came to be through a happenstance encounter – and on the job – between alumni Andrew Devich, '10, and Jim Muer, '85.

Former DLS Varsity Bowling Coach Tom McKay passed away at age 92.

The DLS Military History Club visited the River Raisin National Battlefield Park in Monroe, MI. 

The DLS Campus Ministry office is busy planning a variety of faith-based activities. 

Jon Opolski '23 earned runner-up in a recent VFW essay contest. 

The 27th Annual DLS Jeopardy Tournament is now underway. 

Senior Colin D'Hondt was accepted to the MSU Future Docs program, a way to explore the medical field.

Al Baumgart, SJ '52, passes away. 

Joe DeLave has lived a life of treating individuals the way that he would like to be treated: with respect. It’s a principle that was ingrained in him during his time at DLS.

Six DLS students are moving on to state DECA competition. 

Warren De La Salle handed Birmingham Brother Rice its first loss of the season, 38-34 on Friday night. 

The DLS Varsity Golf team played in the Corporal B Invitational at American Dunes Golf Club in Grand Haven, MI. 

DLS students assisted with cleaning and decorating at St. Hyacinth and St. Albertus Churches in Detroit. 

Business students attend State of Macomb presentation. 

The DLS Music Department presented its annual Christmas Concert on December 11. 

Yearbooks from 1955-2022 are now available.

Freshman Matthew Wilkinson has "talent beyond his years."

Pat Schluter, '86 had several influences in his life that led him to The Collegiate.

Brady Drogosh is sticking with Cincinnati. The De La Salle Collegiate quarterback re-affirmed his commitment to the Bearcats, 247 Sports reported Monday.

Student donations to the Thanksgiving Food Drive benefitted 7 area food pantries. 

Chris Ferrari has been named the new head coach of the lacrosse program, returning to DLS after twelve years.

Brother Robert Deary, FSC, '61, has been named as the 2023 Christian Brothers' Dinner Honoree. The dinner is March 30 at Penna's of Sterling. 

The De La Salle Collegiate Wig and Mask Society (WAMS) is in rehearsals for its December performances of “The One Act Play That Goes Wrong.” 

The Pilots defeated Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central 52-13 For Their Second-Straight Football State Championship 

Mark Wisniewski, '83, addressed the DLS Business Club, which now includes DECA and the Stockmarket Club. 

Matt Rohr was molded into the faith-filled man that he is today in part due to his time at De La Salle. He also used the Lasallian principles he learned at DLS to guide himself in his line of work: human capital management. 

Mike Norgard has been a volunteer at De La Salle for nearly 40 years. 

The Pilot Medical Association held its annual meeting on October 26, 2022, with featured speaker Mark Campbell. 

Sister Pat Eeckhout, a DLS faculty and staff member since 2000, recently celebrated her 50th Jubilee as a member of the Congregation of Divine Providence. 

Jerry Zaccardelli, Class of 1975, spoke to the Class of 2023 on the importance of giving back at the 5th Annual 1926 Society Breakfast on October 28, 2022 at the Detroit Athletic Club. 

DLS students in AP science and engineering classes, as well as the Robotics Club, attended the Engineering and Science Research Symposium at the University of Detroit Mercy. 

DLS is working with Gary Abernathy, a human resources professional, on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Congratulations to the returning and new members of the DLS National Honor Society, Brother Arator Justin Chapter. 

DLS faculty members Dave Slusser and Lindsay Tula were honored at the CHSL Prep Bowl for their years of service to the Archdiocese of Detroit. 

Ron Rogowski, '73, recently ran the 2022 Detroit Marathon.

Seven 8th graders are taking Algebra 1 at DLS with Math teacher Joe Novak. 

DLS SAT Scores Improve by 25 Points

The top 10 students in each class will be honored on Oct. 22 at the CHSL Prep Bowl. 

DLS donated 39 pints of blood in fall drive. 

Long before his career as a chiropractor, Brad Sabo, '03, learned his fair share of life lessons while walking the hallways of De La Salle, where he followed in the footsteps of his brother, Adrian, ‘00, and was molded into the man he is today. 

DLS school psychologist Andrew Campbell reflects on the challenges faced during the Pandemic. 

Senior Jamari Allen, senior Colin D’Hondt, and sophomore Nicholas Hall were awarded the Cracchiolo & Demars Family Scholarship in a special ceremony on Oct. 7. 

Mr. Aaron Solomon returns to the DLS Counseling Department. 

Sr. Kathleen Matz, CDP, is heading the DLS Campus Ministry Department. 

DLS welcomes new business teacher. 

Brother Pat McNally now residing at De La Salle Hall in Lincroft, New Jersey. 

The Pilot Business Association held its Annual Meeting on October 6, 2022, featuring a panel discussion on the economy. 

Senior Luke Horlocker recently earned his Eagle Scout Award.

Three seniors have been awarded Letters of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Program. 

Alumnus Steve Veryzer, Class of 1998, is a missionary in Tanzania (Africa). 

Scores on 2022 Advanced Placement exams increased.

The DLS Pilot Bar Association held its annual meeting on September 20, 2022

The DLS Class of 2022 earned nearly $18,000 

DLS students and faculty participated in a Day of Service to Detroit area churches, schools, and non-profits. 

DLS students collected over 3 tons of rice, donated to area food banks, during the annual "Rice Week."

Former faculty member Chris Ulewicz now teaching in Gaylord, Michigan. 

Alumni Spotlight: Vito Chirco, Class of 2011, has raised over $30,000 for Detroit-area charities. 

Faculty member Annmarie Michol is the new DLS Curriculum Director. 

Five students earned national recognition from the College Board for their outstanding performances on the PSAT and/or AP exams. 

Nnaemeka Ikechi, Class of 2024, who carries a 4.45 GPA, and has recently completed his Eagle Scout project. 

The late Robert Nugent '42 donates $3 million. 

The De La Salle Collegiate Training Room, located between the weight room and the Bill Fox Gymnasium hallway, underwent a total “facelift” during the summer. 

De La Salle Collegiate has launched a new Mobile app that is now available for download. 

De La Salle Collegiate Director of Advancement Greg Esler will be the keynote speaker at the Advancement Partners, Inc. annual summer advancement seminar for Catholic high schools at the University of Notre Dame. 

De La Salle Collegiate is proud to announce that it will induct a new Athletic Hall of Fame class during the 2022-23 school year. The 2022 Hall of Fame class includes Craig Abraham, '92, John Bernard, '70, Gary Buslepp, Tom Ferenc, ‘75, Mike Jolly, and the 1991 State Championship Bowling Team....READ MORE

DLS Athletic Director Dan Rohn has announced that Bryan Stewart and DLS psychologist Andrew Campbell will pilot the cross-country program this fall. READ MORE

Six seniors received athletic excellence awards at the 2022 graduation. 

Maintenance worker Shirley Renze was selected as Staff Member of the Year. 

The Christian Financial Credit Union awarded scholarships to Honors Banking class seniors Nathan Troszak and Colin Koss. 

Seniors John Emmons and Anthony Schena are the recipients of scholarships presented by the Grosse Pointe Sunrise Rotary. 

DLS Math teacher was selected as the 2021-2022 faculty member of the year by his peers. 

DLS is sponosring a Spring Break 2023 trip to France and Spain.

Congratulations to senior Anthony Schena, headed to Hope College and the recipient of over $600,000 in academic scholarship offers. 

The City of Warren held the 2022 Natonal Day of Prayer gathering at St. John Baptist de La Salle Field. 

Senior Peyton Ross was honored by the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution with its Good Citizen Award. 

Three DLS students were honored for their achievements in French by L'Alliance de Francaise de Grosse Pointe. 

Senior Minseok Bae was named to the Macomb County All-Academic Dream Team. 

Senior Ryan Regis is headed to Pepperdine University in California on an academic scholarshp. 

The Class of 2022 celebrated "College Jersey Day" with the colors and logos of their intended colleges and universities. 

Senior Robert McCullum is headed to Valparaiso University, and has scholarship offers over $550,000. 

Senior Gabe Sierens will attend Loyola University in Chicago, and has multiple scholarship offers totaling over $1 million. 

Congratulations to senior Minseok Bae, who has been accepted to Stanford University, which has a 3 - 4% acceptance rate. A highly accomplished student during his four years at De La Salle, Min also received acceptances from Vanderbilt and the University of Michigan. 

Senior Josh Weiss, "Captain Spirit" at DLS, is heading to MSU. He has nearly $500,000 in academic offers, and has acceptances at eight universities. He carries a 4.217 GPA. 

Congratulations to Mr. Larry Griffin, the voice of the Pilots, who was selected for induction into the Macomb County Athletic Hall of Fame. 

Senior Kadin Featherstone has been offered more than $600,000 in college scholarships. 

The Pilots captured the 2021-22 MHSAA Division 1 Basketball state championship, knocking off defending state champion Grand Blanc 67-58. In doing so, the Pilots finished the season 20-7, winning the first basketball state title in school history. 

Catholic High School League (CHSL) was joined today by representatives from Toledo Central Catholic High School, Notre Dame Academy, St. Francis de Sales School, St. John’s Jesuit, and St. Ursula Academy to formally announce the five schools’ acceptance as full members into the Detroit-based league, commencing with the fall sports season of the 2023-24 school year.

Junior Mason Collins has been awarded the prestigious Harvard Book Prize, presented to a top junior. 

Senior Stavro Kiryakoza has academic offers of nearly $220,000 dollars from three universities. 

Congratulations to those students named to the first semester honor roll. 

Five DLS students earned finalist medals at the state DECA competition. 

The DLS Robotics team earned the Creativity Award at its first competition of the season. 

Senior Jack Bailey has earned nearly $400,000 in academic scholarships. 

The newly elected Student Council officers are preparing for the 22-23 school year. 

Senior Quinten Porter is weighing college options to pursue his art career.

Alumnus Mark Rusch, '75 pays it forward by pledging a $1 million gift to De La Salle Collegiate to make a difference in the daily lives of the students. 

DLS recognized the top student in each class for their efforts in improving their cumulative GPA for the first semester.

Mrs. Kim Balgenorth was honored with a plaque noting her generosity to DLS with the establishment of the Richard Balgenorth Memorial Scholarship. 

The DLS Medical Club offers students an opportunity to interact with alumni professionals in the Pilot Medical Club.

Senior Andrew Jasukatis has acceptances and academic scholarship offers from eight universities. 

Thanks to alumnus Mark Rusch, '75, three new buses are now part of the DLS fleet. 

On February 16, 2022, De La Salle Collegiate President Larry Rancilio, ‘86, headlined an evening presentation for faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the school, with a “State of the School” panel that included other key personnel.

Senior Caden Koneval has academic scholarship offers over $400,000. 

Paul Brillati, ‘90, Michael (Mike) Brillati, ‘93, and Steve Brillati, ‘93 have been named the 2022 Christian Brothers' Dinner Honorees.

Senior Keegan Burns has received acceptances at seven universities, including the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, and has academic offers totaling over $270,000. 

De La Salle Collegiate has established Esports as a student activity. 

Om February 5, 2022, the Pilots were out in the community once again as students and Pilot Families participated in the St. Hyacinth Church Christmas Decoration Clean Up! 

Senior Noah Dobbs will head to John Carroll University on an academic scholarship valued at $100,000.

DLS students meet virtually with fifth-grade students from Walton Charter School in Pontiac and tutor them in math and reading. 

De La Salle Collegiate’s Board of Trustees has announced a contract extension for President Larry Rancilio, for the next two years - through June 2024.

The DLS Counseling Department has prepared information about the new SAT Suite going digital, and FAQ for parents on standardized testing.

Senior Dominic Ragona is the 2022 Valedictorian and John Emmons is the  Salutatorian.

De La Salle Collegiate’s student-athletes excelled both on and off the playing field and court in the fall of 2021. The varsity football, soccer, and tennis teams were each recognized as Academic All-State in their respective divisions of competition this past season. 

De La Salle Collegiate was the recipient of two special tributes from the Michigan State Senate. State Senator Michael MacDonald, ‘98, and Senator for Michigan’s 10th District was joined by the city of Warren Mayor James Fouts in delivering proclamations to members of the De La Salle community during the school day.

Freshman varsity basketball player Phoenix Glassnor plays the national anthem on his tenor saxophone prior to game. 

Eight Pilots advance to the DECA State Competition.

The 25th Annual DLS Student Jeopardy Tournament, directed by Thaier Mukhtar, got underway this week.

Over 50 alumni participated in the Annual Career Day at De La Salle on January 12. 

The De La Salle Collegiate varsity wrestling team opened up the Catholic League portion of its schedule on Wednesday against Madison Heights Bishop Foley and Birmingham Brother Rice.

Senior Dylan Todaro named 2022 Balgenorth Award winner. 

Junior James Walter provided valuable service in delivering and unpacking food at a local church pantry.

The Pilots (5-0), in front of a packed house Tuesday night at the Bill Fox Gymnasium, played their 2021-22 regular season home opener against Clinton Twp. Chippewa Valley. They took care of the Big Reds handedly, 76-46. 

The 2021 DLS Food Drive benefits three parishes. 

De La Salle Collegiate continues to shape its football coaching staff into the best high school staff in the state of Michigan. by adding former Detroit Cass Tech assistant football coach Gary Abernathy, who will join the Pilots' coaching staff as the new running backs coach for 2022. 

Alumni gathered to place ornaments on a tree, light the outdoor Christmas tree.

The Pilot Bar Association met for its annual meeting on Nov. 16, 2021. Four judges discussed the use of Zoom in their courtrooms. 

The De La Salle Collegiate athletic department is proud to announce that it is offering athletic training, starting on November 29th. It will provide De La Salle’s student-athletes with the opportunity to gain strength, speed, agility and mobility.

Craig Wolanin, '85, spoke at the Class of 2022 1926 Society breakfast on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at the Detroit Athletic Club.

A new wall honors alumni who are mlitary veterans.

De La Salle Collegiate Athletic Director Dan Rohn announced this week the hiring of John Musachio as the new head baseball coach for the Pilots. Also, Long-time head baseball coach and former De La Salle athletic director Brian Kelly will be joining Musachio’s staff as the assistant head coach and assisting in player and coach.

De La Salle Collegiate Athletic Director Dan Rohn announced this week the hiring of John Musachio as the new head baseball coach for the Pilots. Also, Long-time head baseball coach and former De La Salle athletic director Brian Kelly will be joining Musachio’s staff as the assistant head coach and assisting in player and coach development at all three levels.

De La Salle Collegiate Athletic Director Dan Rohn announced this week that Hall of Fame Tennis Coach, and current De La Salle faculty member Mrs. Annmarie Michol will return to head the Pilots’ tennis program. 

A new Trackman golf simulator is now located at the Brother Robert Activities Center (BRAC). Students and alumni may use the facility.

Alumnus Tim Grajewski, DLS '63, and his wife Susan joined the DLS community for the November 1 Feast of All Saints liturgy. 

The DLS Honors Banking Class attended the annual Mass of Commerce, hosted by the Archdiocese of Detroit.

The top students in each grade with the highest cumulative GPA were recognized for their achievements at the CHSL Prep Bowl on Oct. 23. 

Three juniors and campus minister John Berlin traveled to Buffalo, NY for a DENA-sponsored Vocation Summit. 

The Archdiocese of Detroit recognized several DLS teachers for their years of service at the CHSL Prep Bowl at Ford Field on October 23. 

The Cracchiolo Endowed Scholarship Fund Benefits DLS students.

DLS Freshmen welcomed favorite teachers from their grade and middle schools to the annual Favorite Teacher Breakfast. 

Veteran teacher and coach Mike Jolly was inducted into the National Coaches Hall of Fame.

The DLS Varsity Soccer team assisted, participated in the 2021 Grosse Pointe Sunrise Rotary Run on September 18.

Veteran teacher Mary Balamucki joins DLS Science Dept. 

DLS welcomes a new music teacher and a new art teacher. 

Three seniors named to the College Board National African American Recognition Program. 

The Daniel J. Loepp Family Foundation is contributing $1 million to De La Salle Collegiate to ensure all students have the support to succeed and prepare for college with assistance from mentors and tutors.

Five DLS alumni named to 20-21 WSU College of Engineering Dean's List.

Campus Minister John Berlin is planning for a full year of activities, including liturgies, retreats, service opportunities, and activities.

More than 30 students, from grades 9-12, have transferred to DLS for this school year. 

Senior Anthony Schena spearheads summer teen Masses at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. 

DLS Alumnus Greg DeMars, Jr., '00, successfully bid to place a flag of his choice at Our Lady Star of the Sea Grade School. 

The Pilots varsity football program (1-0) started its season off with a bang Friday night against Chicago St. Patrick, as part of the 2021 Xenith Prep Kickoff Classic at Wayne State’s Tom Adams Field. De La Salle dominated from start to finish, winning the contest with the Shamrocks, 38-13

Whether it was running or throwing, Warren De LaSalle junior quarterback Brady Drogosh had the Pilot offense humming Friday night at the Xenith Prep Kickoff Classic.

The Pilots (2-1-2) played to a 1-1 tie with their rivals from the Catholic League Central Division, the Detroit Catholic Central Shamrocks, Wednesday night at St. John Baptist de La Salle Field. 

The newly re-organized De La Salle Dads’ Club will have its first meeting for all dads on Monday, August 23, at 7 p.m., in the DLS Cafeteria. 

De La Salle Collegiate is moving into the fall with a new-look athletic department, spearheaded by the appointment of varsity football head coach Dan Rohn as the school’s new athletic director.

De La Salle Collegiate made history Wednesday, July 21, hosting its first ever alumni class captains’ meeting. 

De La Salle Collegiate is prepared for the 21-22 school year. 

The 3rd Annual Christian Brothers' Classic was a smashing success Monday,  at Indianwood Golf & Country Club in Lake Orion. The outing, which was held in memory of the late Ed Martel, '87, raised $52,000 for De La Salle Collegiate. 

DLS Golfers placed fifth at the 2021 MHSAA Division 1 State Tournament. 

The DLS CBA presented Angie Aldini with the Lifetime Achievement Award, in recognition of her many years of service to the CBA and to De La Salle. 

Science teacher Laura Rigby is retiring.

The traditional end of the year athletic awards were presented to six outstanding members of the Class of 2021. 

Ten members of the DLS Class of 2021 will continue playing their sports in college.

De La Salle football, coming off an appearance in the MHSAA Division 2 state championship game, is glad to announce the addition of Tyler Alwardt to the coaching staff for the 2021 season. He will serve as the Pilots' defensive backs coach and director of strength and performance.

Junior Minseok Bae took the top spot in a national coding contest. 

The DLS Save Club was recognized for its efforts in conservation and environmental preservation. 

Seniors recently completed the Career Readiness program, thanks to a generous donation by Michael Smigiel, DLS Class of 2015. 

Senior IB students present art exhibition in DLS TARMAC.

New Mascot Arrives at DLS.

Alumnus Eric Ford now works in the medical field, pursues art in his spare time. 

Alumni Jake Femminineo and David Femminineo have pursued legal careers and are prominent in the Macomb County legal community. 

Alumnus Kyle Suminski has opened his own HealthQuest physical therapy location at the DLS BRAC. 

Alumni Eric Tawney and Michael Smigiel have recently donated to DLS in support of student activities. 

DLS Art Teacher John Hicks painted a new Pilot head in the Bill Fox Gymnasium. 

Alumnus Rob Hathaway, '06, was instrumental in the 2021 DLS Mascot Project. 

The 20-21 DLS Varsity Basketball Team finished in the Division 1 Final Four. 

Senior Brett Stanley, a three-sport athlete, will continue to play in college.

A summary of the seasons for each of the five winter sports: Basketball, Wrestling, Bowling, Hockey, and Swimming and Diving. 

De La Salle fought and fought until it could no longer on Thursday in its MHSAA Division 1 semifinal game with Ann Arbor Huron. The Pilots (13-4) fell to the Huron River Rats (20-0), 55-39, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. 

DLS Bowling finishes 7-3 in 2021 CHSL season. 

Wrestling team has strong showing in district competition. Junior Jeff Roskopp is all-state.  

The 2021 swim team heads to the state finals. 

Varsity Hockey Turns Around Season, with a 24-21-6 record. 

Senior Luke Boldman is collecting loose change through February 25 to benefit a local charity. 

As the clock hit triple zeros in Tuesday night's MHSAA regional semifinal contest between DLS and Detroit King, sophomore Nino Smith sank a 3-pointer that gave the Pilots (11-3) a 53-51 victory on their home floor at the Bill Fox Gymnasium.

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De La Salle's regular season came to an end Tuesday night inside the Bill Fox Gymnasium. The Pilots (8-3) lost to Brother Rice, 58-56, in a Catholic League Tournament semifinal matchup. 

Sophomore Michael Sulaka scores 20 as the Pilots defeated the Farmington 79-55 on Tuesday night at Bill Fox Gymnasium. 

The Pilots (6-1) fell to the Orchard Lake St. Mary's Eaglets, 44-32, in a Catholic League Central division affair Saturday at the Bill Fox Gymnasium. 

The Pilots defeated Eastpointe 75-53 in return to basketball after a two-week COVID shut-down. 

President Emeritus of De La Salle Collegiate High School Brother Bob Carnaghi, FSC, passed away March 2, 2021. 

The Annual Student Raffle is almost here, kicking off March Madness. A long-standing spring tradition at De La Salle Collegiate, the raffle proceeds directly contribute to keeping tuition as low as possible. The 2021 raffle goal is $155,000. 

The 2021 DLS Alumni Basketball Tournament is tentatively scheduled for March 13 and 14. 

The Class of 2021 Valedictorian is Joshua Hoenscheid. Co-Salutatorians are Andrew Fergan and Ryan Schaeffer. 

Alumnus Steve Graus, Class of 1974, has been named the 2021 Christian Brothers' Dinner Honoree.

The 2021 Christian Brothers' Dinner will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Jimmy John's Field. 

“The De La Salle football players, coaches, and parents wish to extend our biggest ‘Best of Lucks’ regarding your battle. Leukemia had no idea who it was messing with.” Beat Leukemia #46 Devin Gibbs.

A season unlike any before it, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent protocols and restrictions, concluded Friday for the De La Salle Pilots (7-5) with a 25-19 loss to Muskegon Mona Shores (12-0) in the MHSAA Division 2 state championship game. 

The game marked the Pilots' third state title game

A season unlike any before it, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent protocols and restrictions, concluded Friday for the De La Salle Pilots (7-5) with a 25-19 loss to Muskegon Mona Shores (12-0) in the MHSAA Division 2 state championship game.

Senior Michael Wisniewski has received the 2021 Balgenorth Award, valued at $1,000. 

Principal Br. Ken Kalinowski '84 and President Larry Rancilio '86 were featured on CivicCenterTV's Megacast. They discussed how De La Salle Collegiate managed to continue in-person education safely during the pandemic, including a catholic schools lawsuit to prove that in-person education can continue if it’s done the right way.

De La Salle Collegiate Alumnus Brian Simpson, Class of 1994, was especially moved by the DLS online Mass in May, with DLS Alumnus Father Brian Meldrum, '02, as the celebrant. Simpson penned these thoughts afterwards. 

Due to COVID-19 limitations the school’s administration and counseling department are working with Director of Alumni Relations Dennis Koch, ‘94, to develop a Virtual Career Day during February 2021. 

Due to the restrictions of COVID-19, Admissions Director Kevin Fitzhenry, ‘03, and Associate Director Zach Issa, ‘09, are now meeting prospective students and their families both in-person (by appointment) and online, in a variety of scheduled informational “Zoom” meetings.

Pilot Football Teams Sees ‘Light’ at the End of the Tunnel: Adds Offensive Coordinator

Alumni Steve Manuszak ‘02 and Chris Hakim ‘08 are currently residents at Providence Hospital in Southfield.

The Admissions Office has also introduced a new platform called PeerPal, which allows prospective families the ability to reach out directly to current parents to gain their perspective on De La Salle

Alum celebrates 100th birthday.

Thanks to alumnus Mark Wisniewski, ‘83, past parent Tom Fabbri and Aaro Companies, and Brett Russell and Russell Landscaping, De La Salle Collegiate has a tall Christmas tree with lights in front of the school.

Spencer LeBeau was selected first-team all-state for Division 1 by the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association, while CJ Fritz received honorable mention.

Ten district championships in program history. That's what the Pilots can now lay claim to, after their 36-0 victory over the previously undefeated Port Huron Big Reds Friday night. 

The Pilots continued their dominant start to the 2020 MHSAA playoffs Friday night, taming the St. Clair Shores Lakeview Huskies, 35-6, in a Division 2 district semifinal contest.

Junior Peyton Ross and senior Preston Earl were revved up and ready to go Friday morning at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., the site of the 2020 MHSAA cross country state meet.

Five students from the De La Salle Collegiate SAVE Club (Students Against Vandalizing the Environment) recently participated in a week-long project to improve the appearance of a small area surrounding the Kelly Baseball Field sign. 

The De La Salle Pilot Bar Association's annual fall meeting was called to order Tuesday, Oct. 27, on the campus of De La Salle Collegiate in Warren.

The Pilots (3-4) got back to basics Friday night, with solid defensive play and a steady dose of the ground and pound, and soared past the Roseville Panthers, 58-14, in the first round of the 2020 MHSAA state playoffs.

Playoff season is upon us. And the De La Salle varsity football team, led by first-year Pilots head man Dan Rohn, is ready to go.

The Pilots' 2020 varsity soccer season was one that was defined by both adversity and many highlights.

Coaches Sandy Buchanan and Jill Suminski continue to lead the De La Salle Collegiate cross country program with experience and innovation. 

Due to COVID-19, the 2020 Christian Brothers Auxiliary (CBA) Holiday Craft Show has been canceled, but the group is still making its popular holiday items available online.

Senior Xavier Omozokpia was named a National African American Scholar and invited to be a part of the National African American Recognition Program.

The De La Salle varsity soccer team captured the program's 29th MHSAA district championship with a 7-0 win over Lakeview High School Oct. 22, on St. John Baptist de La Salle Field.

The De La Salle Collegiate Cross-Country team is headed to Regionals on Friday, Oct. 30. 

47 seniors and 35 juniors were recently inducted into the De La Salle Collegiate National Honor Society (NHS), Brother Arator Justin Chapter.

Senior Amelio Zaya, junior Nicholas Avgousti, and sophomore Antonio Garofalo had the most improved grade point average in their respective classes for the second semester of the 2019-2020 school year.

Senior Preston Earl and junior Peyton Ross, members of the De La Salle Collegiate Cross-Country Team! Earl placed 5th, and Ross was 6th at the CHSL Championship meet on Oct. 17; both achieved First-Team All-Catholic honors.

Alumni Spotlight: John Kosanke, '84, Director of Public Safety, City of Grosse Pointe Woods

While the fall marching band season has been short, due to COVID-19 restrictions, the De La Salle Collegiate Marching Band has worked hard to prepare its fall program “The Music of Kiss.”

De La Salle’s Toast of the Town, a night out with Detroit Piston legend Isiah Thomas, will take place on Saturday, November 7, at the Detroit Athletic Club. 

For the first time since 2005, there will be a new head varsity wrestling coach at De La Salle Collegiate.

Two interns have joined the De La Salle Collegiate faculty this fall.

Faculty members Annmarie Michol and Jeana Page will co-coordinate the De La Salle Collegiate International Baccalaureate (IB) Program during the 2020-2021 school year. 

Students in the Class of 2021 enjoyed a free coney lunch on Monday, courtesy of Principal Brother Ken Kalinowski. 

Larry Rancilio, a De La Salle Collegiate alumnus from the Class of 1986, has been named the school’s fifth president. 

Although Christopher Dean, De La Salle Collegiate Class of 1989, has been the Academic Assistant Principal for the past few years, he now has added duties to his role. His responsibilities, however, are not new territory.

When Dan Rohn and the De La Salle Collegiate varsity football team take the field at Wayne State University this Saturday, the Pilots will be ready.

De La Salle alumnus Matt Markham is camping out this week … on the roof of a building for a good cause.

Annmarie Michol is still thriving as a coach and making a difference in the lives of students and athletes each and every day.

Roy Charles Martin passed away peacefully at his home on Drummond Island on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, where he lived with his wife of 29 years.

Joseph Leonard Campeau passed away at Troy Beaumont Hospital on September 9, 2020. He was born July 30, 1973, in Detroit to Jeanne and Dean Campeau, a much loved only child.

Ed Carter moved on to his heavenly home on September 3, 2020. He was 88. He is survived by his wife of 65 years.

During a non-pandemic fall semester, De La Salle Collegiate counselor Jon Hickey would be carefully scheduling in-person visits from college admissions representatives.

More than 160 golfers enjoyed the second annual Christian Brothers Classic, in honor of the late Ed Martel, at Indianwood Golf and Country Club on Monday.

On Tuesday, Brother Ken Kalinowski was named interim principal of De La Salle Collegiate. 

Greetings from behind a vinyl shield at De La Salle Collegiate. School officials are preparing for the new normal as students return to class in the middle of a pandemic.

Cameron Kessler is holding a can and bottle collection drive to raise money for the De La Salle Blackfeet School in Montana.

Greg Esler, who served the school as major gifts officer since 2018, will now lead De La Salle's Advancement Department, the school’s Board of Trustees announced Monday.

President of Evola Music for 30 years, Benedict M. Evola, St. Joe's graduate of 1949, and loving husband of Nancy for 66 years, died on August 5, 2020.

De La Salle Collegiate announced Wednesday that Dennis Parks will assume the role of interim athletic director immediately.

An alumnus from the Class of 1996, Matt Handzo played football for the all-boys' school where, in 2000, he was inducted into the Catholic High School League Hall of Fame.

The Christian Brothers Classic golf outing is back ... sort of. While this year's original June date at the legendary Detroit Golf Club was canceled because of the global pandemic, the event is moving 35 miles north up I-75.

Two De La Salle Collegiate students and members of the Pilots' trapshooting team, participated in the National Virtual Championships. 

After 26 seasons, Greg Esler has resigned as De La Salle's boys' basketball coach.

This is the last week to make your Catholic voices heard before Congress releases a draft COVID-19 Emergency relief bill.

De La Salle Collegiate students Christian Bueti and David Chomicz were recognized this spring for work they do in their parish community.  

On Monday evening, June 15, John J. Connarn passed peacefully in his home in Vienna, Virginia at the age of 90.

Joshua Hoenscheid recently graduated from Junior Leadership Macomb, a non-profit organization whose 10-month program brings together junior leaders from around the county.

History was made at De La Salle Collegiate on Saturday when the class of 2020 gathered for a baccalaureate mass unlike any other in the school’s 94-year history.

Born in 1942, Judge Donald Halstead grew up in Detroit, the only child of the late Loyola (Chesney) Halstead. He graduated from De La Salle Collegiate in 1960 and the University of Detroit with a B.S. in Accounting in 1964.

As a Catholic high school graduate, you have a desire to seek wisdom and truth, the discipline to become self-learners, the capacity to recognize ethical and moral grounding for behavior, and the responsibility to transform and enrich the world with the light of Christ’s Gospel.

Robert Anthony Rogers '51, passed away on June 7, 2020, at the age of 86 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township, Michigan.

The human indignity and indecency we’ve witnessed recently against the black community are both appalling and deplorable. Our hearts are heavy and our souls are weeping during this dark moment in our nation’s history.

Golf coach Doug McKay was inducted into his fourth hall of fame, as the Michigan High School Coaches' Association honored his career.

Offseason football training may be starting soon. But for at least a day, the Pilots found a way to come together and make a difference.

Jim Singelyn has made use of some of his COVID-19 downtime, putting together an all-time swim and dive dual meet roster, piecing together some of the best swimmers and times in school history. 

Vincent Motowski, who recently finished his junior academic year at De La Salle Collegiate, has received a Junior Business Student of the Year scholarship from Northwood University.

For the better part of 10 years, Top Cat Sales has worked with De La Salle in one way or another. At this point we all know our school and others are going to be hit hard. These schools are there for us, let's take an opportunity to be there for them.

On Tuesday, De La Salle Collegiate seniors Gabriel Kirck and Cameron Thompson were among this year’s recipients of the Grosse Pointe Sunrise Rotary Club Scholarships.

760 WJR and General Motors are proud to congratulate De La Salle Collegiate’s graduating class of 2020!

The Bridge the Gap online fundraising campaign – which will be held June 8-12 – is a five-night celebration of students, teachers, alumni, and families!

The De La Salle Collegiate bowling team took it a step further on Saturday, celebrating its seniors with a parade around Macomb County and drive-in tributes.

Father Brian Meldrum '02 celebrates our final all-school mass of the 2019-20 academic year in the De La Salle chapel.

We salute the Class of 2020 on the final week of their high school career. A special thank you to Detroit Red Wings head coach Jeff Blashill for his inspirational speech to our seniors.

The new normal may not exactly be in place yet, but senior Grant Toutant is already preparing himself for when the day comes.

For many football players that gathered at Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital Thursday morning, it was the first time they had seen their brothers in person since mid-March. It certainly drummed up some emotions.

The season was anything but normal for the swim team. So why would the Pilots expect their end-of-season banquet to be any different?

The Pilots golf team wrapped up its regular season Tuesday did pretty well, capturing yet another county championship at The Orchards Golf Club.

Dinner together in the Manczyk household is mandatory. No matter what time it is. The family of four - father Mike, mom Jackie, sister Meghan, Regina ‘14, and son Eric, DLS ‘18 - rarely had dinner together. 

Teacher Traci Smith and her husband are spending quality time with their eight-year-old daughter, and the newest member of their family.

The De La Salle Collegiate Board of Trustees announced the members of the presidential search committee who will lead the process to identify the fifth president in school history.

Kevin Southway is on the frontlines. A nurse anesthetist at Ascension Providence Hospital in Southfield, the De La Salle Collegiate alumnus has been in close contact with COVID-19 patients in the intensive care unit. 

De La Salle teachers Laura Rigby and Annmarie Michol know what it's like to deal with COVID-19 up close and personal. 

The De La Salle Collegiate Alumni Association golf leagues are opening up again this year.  Monday and Tuesday leagues will start on May 4.

A larger than life character, Charles Toms, a De La Salle alumnus from 1973 and a retired Detroit police officer, died on April 1, 2020.

Richard Powers, a De La Salle Collegiate from the class of 1961, died on April 20, 2020.

Distance learning? No problem for teacher Joe Novak, who created a chalkboard in his home as a visual aid for students.

Michael Danna, who helped lead the Pilots to a Division 2 state championship in 2014, becoming just the second player in school history selected in the NFL Draft. 

Out of concerns regarding the coronavirus outbreak, the De La Salle Collegiate Alumni Association has canceled this year's Christian Brothers Dinner and the Christian Brother Classic.

Matthew Hornung, De La Salle class of 1995, died on April 20. Here is more information about Matt and his services.

Veteran physical education teacher Scott Grimmer hopes students will spend some time each day with his WOW – With Out Weights workout.

Art teacher John Hicks regularly spends class time working with individual students, giving in-person critiques of works in progress, and inviting peer comments. 

The Pilots' wrestling team showed their resiliency, finishing with an above .500 record, a top-12 position at the Macomb County Championships, and a fourth-place finish ...

For alumnus Phil Zimny his 3D printer was a way to assist his alma mater’s robotics team. But during these unprecedented times, he is using his printer to help frontline healthcare workers in their fight against COVID-19. 

From his residence in Syracuse, NY, Brother Joe Jozwiak, De La Salle's new executive administrator, delivers a video message to the De La Salle Collegiate community.

Ed Olejniczak would prefer to be in school, but the distance-learning transition has been pretty smooth, with the amount of work similar to what he used to in a normal school day. 

Minseok Bae recorded the second-best math score among 350 students in Macomb County. He finished with the 152nd best overall test score in the state, 29th among sophomores.

It's the little stories that can tell the tale, and for Pilots bowling coach Jay Lang, the stories really added up this season.

De La Salle junior Austin Nielsen juggles his International Baccalaureate classwork with his pursuit of acting. 

During the COVID-19 pandemic, while all classes are being taught online, juniors and seniors in the International Baccalaureate Program have a unique challenge. 

For thousands of athletes around the state, the decision by the MHSAA to cancel the rest of the boys' basketball tournament was sudden, totally unexpected. 

It was pretty apparent early on 2019-20 might be a challenge for De La Salle Collegiate on the ice. 

While De La Salle Collegiate teachers have transitioned from in-person classrooms to distance-learning environments, the Slussers and VanThommes are adjusting to other COVID-19 pandemic challenges. 

Last week, seniors Derrelle Murray and Bronson O’Kray learned they have earned Ted Bates Memorial Community Scholarship awards. The two college-bound Pilots will receive $1,000 awards.

Adriana Vidican is no stranger to adaptation – or wearing a mask, which is the new normal during this coronavirus pandemic sweeping the world. She fled Romania to the U.S. in 1992, seeking political asylum.

Robert L. Ziolkowski, a resident of Northville, passed from this life on April 3, 2020. He is a De La Salle Collegiate graduate from the Class of 1962, and was enshrined in De La Salle’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2001.

On a day when the state closed all schools for the rest of the academic year, senior Cristian Adragna sent a much-appreciated letter of thanks and encouragement to De La Salle's faculty and staff.

Annmarie Michol is still thriving as a coach and making a difference in the lives of students and athletes each and every day.

Until the coronavirus pandemic closed schools statewide, and De La Salle Collegiate students began distance learning last month, brothers Joe and Jon Opolski normally studied in their own rooms. 

Today, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer suspended in-person learning at all K-12 schools for the rest of the academic year.

Benji Hirschmann, class of 2014, passed away on March 31, 2020. Here is more information, including tribute and service information.

We had a great first week of distance learning! The staff is especially enjoying the phone calls home to check in with families. 

Learn more about Distance Learning and what students need to know. Also, students should be checking their email accounts; attendance protocol; tutoring is available; free meals are available; coping skills; and much more.

The Class of 1975 is planning a two-day reunion gathering for Sept. 25-26. Come celebrate 45 years as De La Salle alumni!

Justin Desmet, Zack Jarski, and Michael Kafoury have been named to the Macomb County All-Academic Team, sponsored by the Macomb Daily. 

Brother Joseph Jozwiak is returning to De La Salle to serve in his new role as executive administrator for the foreseeable future. 

For school psychologist Andrew Campbell, distance learning is truly distant. He and his family, including three children under the age of four, are waiting out the pandemic in North Carolina.

For a few fleeting moments back on March 12, swim coach Jim Singelyn had some reservations as the state finals inched closer and closer.

On Wednesday, Mr. Barger challenged his engineering students at De La Salle to determine the surface area of pistons for two Lamborghini models.

For Monsignor Chuck Kosanke, a De La Salle alumnus, the news that his parish, Ste. Anne de Detroit, was named a minor basilica, was both thrilling and humbling. 

Welcome inside Mr. Szczegielniak's online concert band class for the second day of distance learning at De La Salle Collegiate. 

School officials are working on contingency plans for senior events for the rest of the year keeping what is best for the community at the center of consideration.

After reading through sections of freshmen Theology journals, Brother Ken Kalinowski wanted to share a few key thoughts.

Due to the Covid-19 global crisis, De La Salle Collegiate has postponed the 39th annual Christian Brothers Dinner scheduled for April 30. 

The MDE issued a memorandum indicating that online instruction will not count toward instructional hours for public schools. While this is true for public schools, this MDE instruction is not applicable to De La Salle Collegiate.

The 46th annual De La Salle Collegiate raffle is officially complete and was a great success. De La Salle raised over $163,000 during the 2020 raffle season, surpassing the fundraising goal of $155,000.

A Republican who raised Detroit's Democratic mayor, an Irishman who liked a good joke but not lawyers who didn't take the law seriously, and a community leader who still made it home in time for dinner, Patrick Duggan '51 died early Wednesday.